SP 18 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Celestial Ravine
• Pinyin Name: Tianxi
• Chinese Character: 天谿

SP 18 Clinical Usages

• Descends qi - chest oppression, shortness of breath, cough, hiccup, running piglet disorder.
• Opens the chest and circulation in the breasts - breast pain, insufficient lactation.

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Liver Qi Stagnation

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Cough
• Hiccups
• Running Piglet Disorder
• Wheezing (Dyspnea)
• Breast Distention
• Insufficient Lactation

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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